Virginia whitewater, Little Reed Island Creek Carroll Pulaski county, Sylvatus to New River Close to Allisonia section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-III     17.5 miles   The average Virginia whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be easier to run than those in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that rivers in this state are not as hard as elsewhere. The starting location is a short drive from Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll     have to drive a bit to get to one, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. The Sylvatus to New River Close to Allisonia section of Little Reed Island Creek in Carroll/ Pulaski County is 17.5 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class I-III section. The Sylvatus to New River Close to Allisonia stretch is one of many paddling stretches in this river system. A bit of exercise and just being out on the river for a while are sure to keep you coming back for more. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good rivers for that around here. Whitewater paddling here in the Blue Ridge Mountains   is a great experience. The beautiful scenery of Virginia and the water flowing gracefully down Little Reed Island Creek will make you feel great. You can enjoy this stretch more if you take your time, so why not pack your sleeping bag too. Briefly about the general area: You'll meet a lot of people from Barren Springs here, and the Fire Trail is a glorious hiking trail nearby. Whohoo, so much fun stuff in one place! The Blue Ridge Mountains is so good! Alum Hollow is a great spot to look at, and a journey to Claytor Lake State Park when you're here is never a bad idea. Little Reed Island Creek, Sylvatus to New River Close to Allisonia road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.     Map Detailed Map Stats Stats for this river stretch Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Little Reed Island Creek.   Whitewater Near Little Reed Island Creek: Little Reed Island Creek, Carroll/ Pulaski County, 3 miles away       Class I-III - 17.5 miles long (Sylvatus to New River Close to Allisonia) Big Reed Island Creek, Carroll County, 9 miles away       Class I-III - 20 miles long (US Route 221 to New River) Reed Creek, Wythe County, 10 miles away       Class I-IV - 8 miles long (I-81 to New River) Chestnut Creek, Carroll County, 15 miles away       Class I-III - 11.5 miles long (Route 721 to Byllesby Dam on New River) Big Reed Island Creek, Carroll County, 16 miles away       Class II-III - 12.5 miles long (Route 58 to US Route 221) Little Walker Creek, Giles County, 16 miles away       Class I-III - 7.5 miles long (Alum Springs to Big Walker Creek) New River, Montgomery/ Giles/ Pulaski County, 17 miles away       Class I-III - 52.2 miles long (Claytor Lake to State line) New River, Carroll/ Wythe/ Pulaski/ Grayson County, 18 miles away       Class I-III - 32 miles long (Fries to Allisonia) Walker Creek, Giles County, 18 miles away       Class I-II - 29.5 miles long (Route 713 to Route 636) Elk Creek, Grayson County, 24 miles away       Class I-III - 4.5 miles long (Route 650 to New River)   Ski Areas Near Little Reed Island Creek: Winterplace, West Virginia , 47 miles away, 603 foot drop, 9 lifts, 27 runs Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 73 miles away, 365 foot drop, 5 lifts, 9 runs Hawksnest, North Carolina , 84 miles away, 619 foot drop, 4 lifts, 12 runs Ski Beech, North Carolina , 86 miles away, 830 foot drop, 10 lifts, 15 runs Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 86 miles away, 1200 foot drop, 8 lifts, 20 runs The Homestead, Virginia , 86 miles away, 700 foot drop, 5 lifts, 9 runs   Marinas Near Little Reed Island Creek: Rock House Marina, Pulaski , 10 miles away   Hotels Near Little Reed Island Creek: Holiday Inn Express HILLSVILLE, Hillsville , 7 miles away Red Roof Inn Hillsville, Hillsville , 7 miles away Quality Inn Hillsville, Hillsville , 7 miles away Super 8 Hillsville, Hillsville , 7 miles away Hampton Inn Hillsville, Hillsville , 7 miles away   Campgrounds Near Little Reed Island Creek: R-j Ranch RV Resort, Hillsville, 1 miles away R-J Ranch Recreational Vehicle Resort, Hillsville, 4 miles away Lakeridge RV Resort, Hillsville, 4 miles away   Trails Near Little Reed Island Creek: Fire Trail, Pulaski , 12 miles away Yellow Branch Trail, Poquoson (city) , 19 miles away Cliff Branch Trail, Carroll , 19 miles away Bournes Branch Trail, Grayson , 20 miles away   Public Lands Near Little Reed Island Creek: Bluestone National Scenic River, Glen Jean - WV , 63 miles away Gauley River National Recreation Area, Glen Jean - WV , 63 miles away Claytor Lake State Park, Virginia , 14 miles away Stone Mountain State Park, North Carolina , 32 miles away Pilot Mountain State Park, North Carolina , 35 miles away   Golf Courses Near Little Reed Island Creek: Draper Valley Golf Club, Draper , 7 miles away Pulaski Country Club, Pulaski , 11 miles away Skyland Lakes Golf Club, Fancy Gap , 13 miles away   Lakes Near Little Reed Island Creek Claytor Lake, Pulaski , 17 miles away